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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,233.60, 246,350.40 and 157,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,233.60, 246,350.40 and 157,672.60 is: 236,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,233.60 : 246,350.40 = 157,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,233.60/246,350.40 = 157,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,233.60x = 246,350.40 × 157,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,233.60x = 38,842,708,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,842,708,079.04/164,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,508.90

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